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Mission and strategy

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is renowned for its research, postgraduate studies and continuing education in public and global health. The School has an international presence and collaborative ethos, and is uniquely placed to help shape health policy and translate research findings into tangible impact.

Mission

Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.

Strategy

Our research

We draw on our diverse talents, skills and experience, to underpin our position as a leader in public and global health. These range from the molecular to the global, the theoretical to the applied, the analytical to the political.

The next five years

The School will address global and public health challenges through high-quality research, educating future research leaders and health professionals and supporting innovation and engagement.